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12 Ways to Protect Your Mobile Device

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On average, people spend 4 hours and 37 minutes a day on their smartphones - meaning they carry around a treasure trove of personal data. Keep yours under lock and key.

Horizon Bank recommends following these tips to keep your information and your money – safe.
 

1.Lock Your Device with a Passcode.
Use the passcode lock on your smartphone (and any other devices) so thieves can’t dive into your apps or accounts if it’s lost or stolen.

2. Sign Out of Mobile Banking. 
When you finish a mobile banking session. Don’t stay permanently signed in to any accounts.

3. Install mobile security software. Protect against viruses, malware, and spyware by installing reputable mobile security apps - just like on your computer.

4. Vet Your Apps Carefully. Apps can contain malicious software, worms, and viruses. Check the app ratings & reviews first.

5. Keep Everything Updated. Updating your mobile apps provides fixes for anything broken, improves performance and patches security holes.

6. Skip Storing Sensitive Info. Like passwords or a social security number on your mobile device. Delete text messages or emails with personal information.

7. Report Changes Immediately. Be sure to use sites that are fully encrypted.

8. Watch for Shoulder Surfers.
Change your passwords as soon as you can. Also, some software allows you to wipe your device remotely if it is lost or stolen.

9. Beware of Mobile Phishing.
Don’t click links or open attachments in unsolicited texts or emails - phishers love to target your mobile inbox.

10. Report any suspected fraud to your bank immediately.   Download our Horizon mobile app to monitor and manage your banking needs anytime, anywhere. 

11. Avoid Public Wi-Fi for Banking Public networks aren’t secure. Switch to your mobile data or use a VPN whenever you’re doing anything sensitive.

12. Report Fraud Immediately
If you suspect any mobile-related fraud, contact Horizon Bank right away to investigate and protect your money.

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